Eurorail or Point to Point

Most Europeans who range in age from a 100 to 0 use second class tickets. Remember eurorail is not a train. It is a marketing or travel agency that sells tickets and passes. So no such thing as Amsterdam is not on the eurorail line. If you are really interested in spend the least amount of money you need to do your homework and compare the price of the pass with point to point tickets. To ride many trains with a pass you to paid a supplement fee - often called seat reservation. Second on most trains you can buy deep discounted tickets if purchased well in advance. Sometimes a pass is not the most economical way to go.

Amsterdam is going to be on anybody's 'line', I'm quite certain. So are you saying that if you purchase a railpass, you just don't want to include The Netherlands? Oops, too old - the cutoff is under 26 on the first day of travel. Can you commit to traveling on certain days? If so, you may come out ahead by purchasing tickets online ahead of time...if you really want to spend the least amount possible. Do you know yet when and where you want to travel, or do you just want to get there and roam?

Basically I need a train from Amsterdam to Dussledorf 7/8, Dussledorf to Berlin 7/9, Berlin to Prague 7/11, Prague to Munich 7/13, Munich to Rome 7/15. The munich to rome train is so much booking on DB BAHN. I was wondering if it was all possible or smart to get the eurorail pass with my destinations above. Thanks everyone so far for replying!

Hi, On the continent I assume you're traveling by rail in 5 countries: CZ, Italy, Holland, Ger., Switzerland. I would get a Ger-Switz Pass...not a four country Pass, not worth it. For the flanking countries or portions of them, buy a point to point ticket or just a ticket covering that portion from the border to the destination, such as from Berlin-Prag. Point to point tickets are available in 2nd class, obviously. I believe the Ger-Switz Pass is also in 2nd class. Are you riding Amsterdam-Düsseldorf or Berlin? To cover Amsterdam to the German border, get a ticket Amsterdam-Oberhausen, from Oberhausen to Berlin use the Pass. From Duisburg-Berlin you can get a direct ICE. Or, the other option...the direct Amsterdam-Berlin CNL night train. The Pass is valid for that. The other amenities (couchette or sleeper) cost extra in addition to having a valid Pass. The cheapest is a seat in a six person compartment, ca., 10-15 Euro 2nd class with the Pass. You'll spend the least amount by opting for a compartment seat. For Munich to Rome it's more direct on the CNL, fewer changes and at a better time.

The quick look I got from bahn.com - using your dates - was: Amsterdam - Dusseldorf: 29€, direct train, 8a-10a/10a-1p Dusseldorf - Berlin: 70€, direct, 4-5 hour ride Berlin - Prague: 30-40€, direct, 7a-12p/9a-2p Prague - Munich: 30€, direct BUS, 7a-12p/etc. Munich - Rome: 83€, Night Train, day trains available, but they're 10+ hour rides... These are all Savings Fares that should be bought immediately; they only go up in price, and the best ones have already sold out! These fares mean no refunds, typically, so know that. IF you decide to go with the railpass instead AND you want that night train b/n Munich and Rome, get your reservation from bahn.com ASAP; they will and do sell out.

I'll re-emphasize what Eileen said. Book all your tickets TODAY on the German Rail site to get the lowest discount fares still available. If you want to travel during the day from Munich to Rome, you can depart at 09:31, connect in Bologna, and arrive at 19:05. The best discount fare still available on the German Rail site is €79.00. If you decide to take the CNL night train from Munich to Rome, it's well worth it to pay a little more for a bunk in either a 6-person or 4-person couchette. You'll sleep better and your luggage will be more secure.

Thanks everyone!